AJ makes no sense for a team that is not going to contend. I would rather them bring in 2 veteran defensive first catchers to platoon. in the Jose Molina mold on cheap contracts, this would buy them some time to see if Kevan Smith, or Miquel Gonzales could be the long term answer. The Yankees are looking at AJ and I could see 2 Year 15 million dollar deal. You could sign a Molina and maybe a Gerald Laird for 1.5 million each with a club option. I know they need offense, but the defense behind the plate was horrible. Sad thing is, Molina and Laird would be an upgrade over Flowers and Phlegly at the plate as well.

Ah...but veteran defensive catchers will assuredly find backup roles for contenders, usually for decent money too. I don't think it's likely we'd pick up a Jose Molina type unless we're offering both more money and multiple years, and that would just be stupid.

Again, it's a total waste of money if they do not plan on constructing a roster that can win the division in 2014.

Unless the money spent on the stopgap prevents them from signing or drafting a long-term piece that they really want, why does it matter if they spend 5 million on AJ vs. 1.5 million on Geovanny Soto? If AJ's handling of the young pitchers accelerates their development in any way, it will be 3.5 million well spent.

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Unless the money spent on the stopgap prevents them from signing or drafting a long-term piece that they really want, why does it matter if they spend 5 million on AJ vs. 1.5 million on Geovanny Soto? If AJ's handling of the young pitchers accelerates their development in any way, it will be 3.5 million well spent.

Because it's $3.5 million. Do we know how good/bad Soto or any other bum like Buck is at handling young pitchers?

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Ah...but veteran defensive catchers will assuredly find backup roles for contenders, usually for decent money too. I don't think it's likely we'd pick up a Jose Molina type unless we're offering both more money and multiple years, and that would just be stupid.

The Cubs signed Navarro and the Mariners signed Shoppach, both to one year deals, so who knows?

AJ as the next manager would be EXACTLY the kind of thing this organization would do to possibly continue the ruin they have created. In the booth? No problem - I don't care if they just put a gorilla up there.

AJ as the next manager would be EXACTLY the kind of thing this organization would do to possibly continue the ruin they have created. In the booth? No problem - I don't care if they just put a gorilla up there.

AJ is one of the smartest players in the game. He also knows how to handle a pitching staff. I believe he would make a great MGR

AJ's relationship with pitchers was one of the major reasons he didn't play for the Sox last year. Pitchers have never liked throwing to AJ.

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I'm not counting this homerun or his 3 RBI from today's game because of the game situation. I'm not counting his pinch hit solo homerun in a blowout win in Colorado. In my book, Crede has 2 less home runs than his statistics show, 4 less RBI, and one less walk (the one where he pinch hit for Uribe after coming in with a 3-0 count and taking one pitch).

It's astounding the baseless notion that continues to float around about Phegley becoming a solid player. He was never supposed to be, the guy was routinely dismissed by scouts and had what amount to half a season of good AAA at an advanced age before bombing as expected at the major league level. There shouldn't be any talk about Phegley producing anytime soon, and even then it should be as a 30 start a year backup/3rd catcher that floats between levels.